Anyone regret getting Aluminum trim...?

MTMnet · 10-08-2005, 11:24 PM

Any sun reflection problems?

magmd · 10-09-2005, 03:35 AM

Negative on any reflection.

The only issue...during the first week that I had the car, I parked it outdoors with some direct sunlight into the interior..for several hours. When I returned the aluminum was FREAKING HOT...man, it felt like it had been on a stove or something. Anyways, since I tinted the windows...no problems

thrill30 · 10-09-2005, 04:33 AM

No regrets at all.

In winter, the Aluminium does get a bit too cold, but that hasn't made me regret having it at all.

It's getting warmer in this part of the globe now, so I use the aircon fairly often... when the aircon is on, it keeps the Aluminium nice and cold.... this lasts a fairly long time after switching the engine and aircon off, even if the car is in the sun

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I like it I like it

ward · 10-09-2005, 05:05 AM

yup, only bad thing is it'll burn the crap out of you on hot days!!!

LEDZEP · 10-09-2005, 06:09 AM

You probably get just as much glare from the wood trim. The wood is so highly polished that I have had the sun hit it and blind me a few times.

Black325i · 10-09-2005, 06:32 AM

No reflection problems at all.

petefalzzz · 10-09-2005, 07:10 AM

I almost burned my hand off on the gear shifter after parking in the S FL sun for a few hours. Looks great and I park indoors most of the time so I like it overall,

BMW786 · 10-11-2005, 10:37 AM

ok, upon closer inspection, my Aluminum trim is bulging out. It is really starting to bother me because it is protruding out and it's hard not to notice. I know I didn't dent it because there would be a dent mark.

Is there a way to have the dealer replace it and have it covered under warranty as a manufacturer defect?

mds82 · 10-11-2005, 11:12 AM

not a problem at all... well it has been raining since i got the car and havent seen the sun yet, but it doesnt look like it will be a problem. i'm going on 1 week of a new car and still no sun

BMW786 · 10-27-2005, 10:03 PM

Here is my bulging Aluminum trim...I guess it was there the day I picked it up.

Anyways, I'm getting it replaced next Friday - and I get an X3 as a loaner car.

10-27-2005, 10:31 PM

I have aluminum trim in my M5 and I regret it every day. It looks cheap. I don't even know why they offer the aluminum trim anyways. It's not sexy. I use aluminum to cover my food before it goes in the freezer. It's hot in the summer. Straight up, I think they offer it for the industrial boner look. And then they get to laugh straight to the bank every time someone opts for the alum. trim over the burled walnut trim or the maple trim.

SCA · 10-27-2005, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jomamma

I have aluminum trim in my M5 and I regret it every day. It looks cheap. I don't even know why they offer the aluminum trim anyways. It's not sexy. I use aluminum to cover my food before it goes in the freezer. It's hot in the summer. Straight up, I think they offer it for the industrial boner look. And then they get to laugh straight to the bank every time someone opts for the alum. trim over the burled walnut trim or the maple trim.

The wood is fairly cheap too. I had a few pieces replaced in my former 330Ci. More recently...the wood Cd door was replaced on the X5. The back side is thick metal with a very, very thin piece of wood over the top of it.

db17k · 10-27-2005, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jomamma

I have aluminum trim in my M5 and I regret it every day. It looks cheap. I don't even know why they offer the aluminum trim anyways. It's not sexy. I use aluminum to cover my food before it goes in the freezer. It's hot in the summer. Straight up, I think they offer it for the industrial boner look. And then they get to laugh straight to the bank every time someone opts for the alum. trim over the burled walnut trim or the maple trim.

I agree, i think the aluminum trim makes the car look cheap. Wood finish give the interior a warmer atmosphere with a high class finish. but i do like the aluminum trim on the inside of the doors, thats about it though.

10-27-2005, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

The wood is fairly cheap too. I had a few pieces replaced in my former 330Ci. More recently...the wood Cd door was replaced on the X5. The back side is thick metal with a very, very thin piece of wood over the top of it.

How cheap is the wood trim - FACTORY WOOD TRIM parts? I'm sure it's significantly more expensive than the

aluminum.

ON325i · 10-27-2005, 11:40 PM

The only complain I have on the aluminimum trim is that the dust will be very distinct on them, heh. You gotta clean it frequently.

As for wood trim, the option is no longer available when I order my car two months ago.

RICH2005 · 10-28-2005, 12:23 AM

Please let me know how that aluminum replacement goes next week. I have a similar bulge problem but it is not as prominent as yours. I was thinking of having mine replaced also but was not sure if it was worth the hassle and possible additional problems.

ward · 10-28-2005, 12:32 AM

I wish jomamma a slowly poisoned death, he is a troll mamma jamma pile of defecation

lux.sh · 10-28-2005, 12:46 AM

please regret. Lets trade. I have walnut.

cntlaw · 10-28-2005, 01:03 AM

I see that's no alternative not to choose aluminium as iDrive and a.trim are the only items make E90 interior look modern. I love wood trim but not with BMW 's present dull interiors. I salute to E90 owners who can live with BMW wood trim interior. My ex Z3 2.2 USA sports edition has a big piece of a.trim right in front and I must say it had lovely reflections under the sun when top is opened! Personally, I always prefer wood if they go well with the rest of the deisgn.

BMW786 · 10-28-2005, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RICH2005

Please let me know how that aluminum replacement goes next week. I have a similar bulge problem but it is not as prominent as yours. I was thinking of having mine replaced also but was not sure if it was worth the hassle and possible additional problems.

I too was initially not going to get it replaced because I didn't think I could, but it was really starting to bother me. IMO, you should get it replaced. I think you should take it back to your dealer and tell them you want your trim replaced - they may have to order it as they did mine.

Also, to those of you who said Al looks cheap - I'll tell you that it blends in much better with the gear shift knob, the vent controls, the door handles, etc.

ase2dais · 10-28-2005, 09:49 AM

one member posted also that his seatbelts keeps hitting it, making ugly scratches on the aluminum surface.

Im glad i got wood!

yu · 10-28-2005, 09:57 AM

I don't have any problems with my aluminum trim. And unless you're really uncoordinated, you shouldn't have a problem scratching it. I do have a problem right now and I know you guys probably don't want to read this, but I'm on my laptop sitting on the toilet... with no toilet paper

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magmd Major General 162 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Negative on any reflection. The only issue...during the first week that I had the car, I parked it outdoors with some direct sunlight into the interior..for several hours. When I returned the aluminum was FREAKING HOT...man, it felt like it had been on a stove or something. Anyways, since I tinted the windows...no problems __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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thrill30 Lieutenant 16 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pretoria, South Africa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 (MY 2006) 330i [0.00]	No regrets at all. In winter, the Aluminium does get a bit too cold, but that hasn't made me regret having it at all. It's getting warmer in this part of the globe now, so I use the aircon fairly often... when the aircon is on, it keeps the Aluminium nice and cold.... this lasts a fairly long time after switching the engine and aircon off, even if the car is in the sun . I like it I like it __________________ E90 330i 6MT\|Space Grey\|Red Brown\|Alumin\|Sunroof\|Voice Control\|Logic 7\|Xenon\|Prof-Navigation\|Storage Pack\|Luggage Pack\|Extended Lights\|Anti-dazzle Folding Mirrors\|Climate Comf. w/screen\|M-Sport Pack\|Exclusive Pack\|Innovations Pack\|Alumin Pedals\|CF Splitters\|Delivered:19 March 2010
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BMW786 Lieutenant 28 Rep 537 Posts Drives: SGraphite90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Bay, CA iTrader: (1)	ok, upon closer inspection, my Aluminum trim is bulging out. It is really starting to bother me because it is protruding out and it's hard not to notice. I know I didn't dent it because there would be a dent mark. Is there a way to have the dealer replace it and have it covered under warranty as a manufacturer defect?
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10-27-2005, 10:31 PM	#11
jomamma Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	ALUMINUM FOIL TRIM? I have aluminum trim in my M5 and I regret it every day. It looks cheap. I don't even know why they offer the aluminum trim anyways. It's not sexy. I use aluminum to cover my food before it goes in the freezer. It's hot in the summer. Straight up, I think they offer it for the industrial boner look. And then they get to laugh straight to the bank every time someone opts for the alum. trim over the burled walnut trim or the maple trim.
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ON325i Captain 18 Rep 740 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 e90 325i [0.00]	The only complain I have on the aluminimum trim is that the dust will be very distinct on them, heh. You gotta clean it frequently. As for wood trim, the option is no longer available when I order my car two months ago. __________________ e90 325i Jet Black / Sports Pkg / Auto
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10-28-2005, 12:23 AM	#16
RICH2005 Private 1 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: VANCOUVER iTrader: (0)	Please let me know how that aluminum replacement goes next week. I have a similar bulge problem but it is not as prominent as yours. I was thinking of having mine replaced also but was not sure if it was worth the hassle and possible additional problems.
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yu Captain 107 Rep 757 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (3)	I don't have any problems with my aluminum trim. And unless you're really uncoordinated, you shouldn't have a problem scratching it. I do have a problem right now and I know you guys probably don't want to read this, but I'm on my laptop sitting on the toilet... with no toilet paper
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